The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has raised the alarm over the rising cases of HIV infections and adolescent pregnancies in the Philippines, calling for immediate, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education nationwide. In a statement issued last week, the CPD said it supports the Department of Health’s call to address these critical and overlapping public health concerns that …
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday intercepted a shipment containing suspected ecstasy tablets from France during a drug interdiction operation in Pampanga. In a statement, the NBI said operatives from its Pampanga District Office (PAMDO), in coordination with the Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs, confiscated the illegal cargo at the UPS Warehouse in the Clark Freeport Zone, …
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The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 12 on Thursday entered a “not guilty” plea for former Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. in connection with charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives. Judge Renato Enciso entered the plea after Teves chose to invoke his right to remain silent during his arraignment. The case involves firearms, explosives, and ammunition …
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The Bureau of Customs–Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) has intercepted a shipment containing nearly P6.72 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu, during an inspection earlier this week. BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said on Thursday that the illegal drugs, weighing 988.5 grams, were discovered early last week at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City. The package had …
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To further support the livelihood of Filipino fishers in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is preparing to launch a dedicated “food boat” that will serve both as a logistics hub and market link for freshly caught seafood. BFAR spokesperson Nazario Briguera said in a phone interview Thursday that the initiative aligns with …
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Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s decision to delay by four months the possible Senate trial of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case raises troubling questions about the independence of our institutions and the rule of law. By deferring action until after the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, Escudero says he wants to avoid politicizing the local polls. But the impeachment …
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The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for approving the request for funding for the country’s hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines 2025 this September. “Our heartfelt gratitude to the President [Marcos] for his very significant support for the world championship,” said Ramon “Tats” Suzara, head of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation …
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Eros Baluyot caught Rene Catalan Jr and forced him into submission recently in one of the interesting matches in the Universal Reality Combat Championship Kaogma Collision 2 at Fuerte Sports Complex in Capitol Grounds in Cadlan Pili, Camarines Sur. Baluyot, ranked No. 447 among MMA fighters in the Asia Pacific Region, pulled off the victory via armbar submission in the …
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The Philippines’ successful stint in the recent International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth and Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru is a very good sign for the country heading to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This early, Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas president Monico Puentevella is predicting a battle between powerhouse China and underdog Philippines in the next Summer Games. “In the …
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Continuing its commitment to elevate local sports and support homegrown talent, World Balance has partnered with two of the country’s most respected collegiate women’s basketball teams. With this initiative, the Filipino active lifestyle brand has partnered with the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses and the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, providing them with pairs of its newly …
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